k18n Foundation
To support the programs and activities of Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
k18n Foundation at a glance
In short: k18n Foundation gave $40.9M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $40.9M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,893,524
- +115.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,893,524
- +115.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,893,524
- Total assets
- $2,332,640,414
- +27.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who k18n Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($40.9M).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19.0M (2023) to $40.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $40.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA | General Nonprofit Support | $40,893,524 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,332,640,414 | $-123,774 | $42,410,993 | $40,893,524 | 1 | $-123,774 |
| 2023 | $1,828,672,763 | $9,518,682 | $20,569,823 | $19,000,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $1,491,429,030 | $1,573,519,678 | $1,245,758 | — | — | $6,367,555 |
| 2021 | — | — | $9,854 | — | — | — |
About k18n Foundation
Based on IRS filings
k18n Foundation is a public charity, based in Mountain View, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $40.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
k18n Foundation is led by Nicole Taylor, Director & CEO of Svcf since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicole Taylor
Director & CEO of Svcf
Director → Director & CEO of Svcf, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yana Kalika
President & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Scott
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chanthi Lune
Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A Carey
Assistant Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Colorado
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about k18n Foundation
How much does k18n Foundation give each year?
k18n Foundation gave $40.9M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $19.0M across 1 grant.
How large is k18n Foundation?
k18n Foundation reported $2.3B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does k18n Foundation operate?
k18n Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is k18n Foundation's EIN?
k18n Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3826691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work k18n Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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